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New Oxford man gets 45-90 years

Man was convicted Aug.19 of two counts of rape, among other charges in Adams County Court.

By MARK WALTERS

The Evening Sun

Posted:
08/19/2013 06:21:12 PM EDT

Terry Lee Harget, 45, of New Oxford, was sentenced to 45-90 years Aug. 19 for raping a 12-year-old child in August 2012. Adams County President Judge Michael determined he was a sexually violent predator. The state's Sexual Offender Board of Assessment had previously recommended Harget be classified as such.

A New Oxford man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after he was sentenced to 45-90 years Aug. 19 for raping a 12-year-old child in August 2012.

Terry Lee Harget, 45, was read his sentencing from Adams County President Judge Michael George after George determined he was a sexually violent predator. The state's Sexual Offender Board of Assessment had previously recommended Harget be classified as such.

He was convicted of two counts each of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse through forcible compulsion, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, aggravated indecent assault without consent, aggravated indecent assault of someone under 13, indecent assault of a person under 13, indecent assault without consent and one count each of kidnapping, unlawful restraint, false imprisonment and corruption of minors.

“You repeatedly sexually abused a 12-year-old girl in a deviant way,” George told Harget during sentencing. “You preyed on her innocence and vulnerability for your sexual gratification. Your actions are among the most sickening and repulsive this court has ever seen.”

While in custody, Harget allegedly told investigators before they started questioning him that he had "raped" someone, documents state.

Harget forced the victim to have sex with him, including oral and anal sex, according to court documents. He said during previous court proceedings that demonic possession was to blame, and he would never do what he is accused of.

Harget was found guilty of aggravated indecent assault of someone under 13 and indecent assault without consent in 1996, court documents state. He was found not guilty of aggravated indecent assault without consent.